Twitter Chat Previewing Spring 2015 New Products from High Point Market Set for March 18

Furniture World News Desk on 2/18/2015

The High Point Market Authority (@hpmarketnews) and collaborative community Decor Mentor (@decormentor) reported that they are once again co-hosting the popular global Twitter Chat at 6:00 pm (Eastern) on Wednesday, March 18. The Chat will preview new products for the upcoming Spring High Point Market, which takes place on April 18-23, 2015.

High Point Market exhibitors are invited to submit a total of two photos of their new April introductions to the High Point Market Authority by 5:00 pm (Eastern) Thursday, March 12. Go to www.highpointmarket.org/instructions for instructions on how to submit your products. Submissions are limited to two new products per company.

The Decor Mentor team will curate a collection of their top picks on Twitter at 6:00 pm (Eastern) on March 18, using the official High Point Market hashtag #hpmkt. The team will also discuss new trends, April 2015 Market tips, events and more!

Visit www.highpointmarket.org/event/twitter-chat for a complete overview of this event.

All product photos submitted for the Chat will be featured on a Sneak Peek pinboard on the High Point Market’s Pinterest page. The Decor Mentor curated selections will also be posted to a Pinterest board. A link to all of the Pinterest boards will be posted on Twitter throughout the Chat.

“The Twitter Chat is an exceptional marketing and relationship building opportunity with the potential of ten million eyes on your newest products.” said Decor Mentor Founder Lisa Ferguson.

“Strategic brands who wish to leverage this opportunity, not only submit new products, but also join and engage with potential buyers from around the world during the chat. Marketing, relationship building and market research all in one fun hour! With major A tier publications now scouring the chat for first-to-press content, you don’t want to miss out. In addition, for the social media savvy, you can leverage the top picks for months to come through articles and social media.

The Decor Mentor team of six top interior design firms is honored to once again curate this special Twitter Chat, seen globally, for the High Point Market Authority," she concluded.

The Decor Mentor team includes the following:

• Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry of Pulp Design Studios. With more than 30 years combined experience, Pulp Design Studios is recognized for their modern and livable approach to design that is infused with personality and a flair for the unexpected. www.pulpdesignstudios.com

• Erica Islas is an architectural interior designer and the founder of EMI Interior Design, Inc. a Design+Build company specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations. www.emiinteriordesign.com

• Jennifer Brouwer of Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc. has over 15 years of experience completing over 450 building and renovation projects for clients. Jennifer’s works has been published in the book “Spectacular Homes of Toronto” and she has been named one of Toronto’s top designers. www.jenniferbrouwerdesign.com

• Based in Manhattan and Los Angeles, the work of interior designer Kati Curtis highlights the sophistication of New York with the flavor, and just a twist, of California. Her frequent travels take her around the world where the colors and motifs, the patterns and textures she sees, influence all she designs. www.katicurtisdesign.com

• Lisa Kahn, of Kahn Design Group, brings more than 20 years of visionary experience from the specialized field of luxury interior design and is a master at melding the concrete needs of her clients with the spiritual needs we all have for the places we inhabit. www.kahndesigngroup.com

• Lisa Ferguson, Decor Mentor (www.decormentor.com), and Strengths Mentor founder, is an industry leader recognized by her peers and the media. Lisa uses her training in Gallup’s StrengthsFinder® assessment to guide others to their unique full potential life. At home and in business. www.StrengthsMentor.com

We regret that we cannot accept submissions after the 5:00 pm (Eastern) deadline for the Spring 2015 Twitter Chat.

About the High Point Market Authority: The High Point Market Authority, www.highpointmarket.org, is the official sponsor and organizer of the High Point Market in High Point, N.C. Featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point, and attracting tens of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries twice each year, the High Point Market is the driving force of the home furnishings industry. Find the High Point Market anywhere online, and follow on Twitter using the hashtag #hpmkt.

About Decor Mentor: Decor Mentor is a collaborative and educational community for interior design pros and consumers across the globe to offer education and insight into the process of interior design from both a decorating and business perspective. Design simplified.